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The Lighthouses of the Outer Banks

On a dark night, far from the shores of NorthCape Hatteras Lighthouse - Perhaps the most
Carolina, ships may be guided safely to theirfamous lighthouse in the state, the Cape
respective ports by the beams of lighthousesHatteras station is also the tallest and one
and stations bordering the Outer Banks. Justof the oldest in the nation. An easily
as the lighthouses represent a means ofrecognizable black-striped obelisk, over two
security for sailors finding their wayhundred and fifty stairs takes visitors to
through difficult weather at sea, they alsothe top, which is the equivalent of twelve
symbolize the romanticism of the nauticalstories. The lighthouse is open to visitors
life. Each year, thousands of visitors comenormally from March through October, where
to the Outer Banks to see these impressiveall can learn the colorful history of this
monuments, if only to briefly livenational  treasure.
vicariously through the light keepers of old
and  enjoy  the  stories  they  have to tell.Currituck Beach Lighthouse - Standing tall in
Corolla, one of the northernmost points in
Before modern technologies like radar andthe Outer Banks, Currituck Beach Lighthouse
other navigational systems allows sailors tois unique in that it is one of the few
negotiate the waters with ease, lighthousesunpainted beacons in existence. Once
stood, literally, as the one of the mainilluminated by oil lamps, this light station
devices to help ocean travel. Situated alonghas since been upgraded with the latest
coastlines around the world, light keeperstechnology, and its light can be seen for
kept large flames alive to alert passingnearly twenty nautical miles. Visitors are
ships to dangerous areas like rocky shores,welcome to explore between Easter and
or to guide cargo into ports. It is estimatedThanksgiving.
now that only fifteen hundred lighthouses
remain, though not all are operational. ManyOcracoke Lighthouse - While Hatteras boasts
on the east coast of the United States,the oldest lighthouse on the shore, Ocracoke
including those in the Outer Banks, have beenhas the distinction of being home to the
preserved as national or state landmarks, andoldest operating station. Ocracoke Lighthouse
visitors are welcomed to climb their arduousis also the shortest freestanding one in the
circular  stairs  for  a  bird's  eye  view.Outer Banks, standing at seventy-five feet.
As it is still operational, the actual
For tourists with an interest in pharology,lighthouse is closed to visitors, though
the study of lighthouses (derived from thepharology enthusiasts are welcomed to tour
island of Pharos in Greece, home of thethe  grounds.
famous Lighthouse of Alexandria), the Outer
Banks lighthouses will definitely keep youFor a taste of nautical history and
busy, and in shape! Here are just a few ofbreathtaking views of the Outer Banks,
the sights you can expect to enjoy wheninclude a visit to an area lighthouse. Let
visiting  the  shores:the light guide you.



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